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Canon A480 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A480 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the A480 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A480 was unveiled 6 months prior to the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A480 grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Sony TX1

 A480 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon A480

 TX1 A480 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A480 and Sony TX1

 A480 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 has physical measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A480 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A480 vs the TX1.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and TX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A480 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A480
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
25
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A480
Sports photography with Sony TX1
16
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A480 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Sony TX1
 Canon PowerShot A480Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A480 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $210 $350